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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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